URL: https://democracy.merton.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1815

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Update on progress towards setting a balanced budget for 2026/27. Review of MTFS and capital strategy 2026-30.

Content: RESOLVED :   A. That Cabinet agrees the proposed Council Tax Base for 2026/27 set out in paragraph 8.1 and Appendix 1. B That Cabinet considers the second tranche of draft savings proposals for 2026/27 to 2029/30 (Appendix 2) and agrees to refer them to the Overview and Scrutiny panels and Committee in January and February 2026 for consideration and comment. C. That Cabinet considers the emerging draft Equalities Impact Assessments for each saving (Appendix 3), where applicable, and refers them to the Overview and Scrutiny panels and Committee in January and February 2026 for consideration and comment. D. That Cabinet considers the draft Capital Programme 2026-2030 (Appendix 5) and agrees to refer it to the Overview and Scrutiny panels and Commission in January/February 2026 for consideration and comment.

Date of Decision: January 19, 2026